Chicago Daily Tribune Newspaper, March 5, 1876, Page 7

i E # Eg F i i “OUR NEIGHBORS. qhe Talk fa Milwaukee over the Re- cent Assault of a Maniac on Dr. Garner, What Mr, McKinney Thinks of the Reflections and Insinuations Rained upon Him, Gaservations Chronological and Political Touching upen Racine Weather. The Rendition of a Small Oncra, and the Vicissitudes Attendant, Doings of the Denizens of Kenosha Hebdomadally Reported, The Regular Collection of Paragraphs from the Immediate Suburbs of Chicago, WISCONSIN, MILWAUKEE. TEE RECENT TRAGEDY. Ezceual Corvesvondence of The Chicaze Tribune, Mawatsce, March 1f—Tho shecking occur- renceof Thursday night, when Mrs. Wiiner shot Dz. Garner, vaturally causes 8 grest deal of talk. By telegraph Toe Tuiscne has already recerved fall details of the affair, and very little remains w beeaid now except it has become fully ap- parent that the lady is erazy,.aud for tke pro- testion of society should have been. kept m strict custody. Ger manoer when. che was brought into she polico station was very singu- tx, She was arrestad by Lieutenant Shaugh- nasy and Detectives Sinith and O’Connor, and bytuem escorted with the greatest gentioncss wusistent with safety to the police office. As won a3 she entered she commenced asking of sobody in particular: **Where is the Chief cf Police? ~Whera is the Chief of Poiice?” Withont pausing she went on to sar “I want to seo the -,Chief of Police. Why is ho no hero?" Where is he? Can't you fetch him? It sory particulsr. Iwant to sce the Chief of Po- fice, Where is be? Cua’t you send for hin ? have come very particular business with him,” sadso on ad infinitum. She was DAESSED IN DEEP BLACK, israther above tho medium height, described herself a8 40 years of age, and musz have been bandsome when younger. Her cheeks were Dioodless, aud she spoke like one lost to exter- nal infinences. Her husband died suddenly three years azo, in this city, but had for a long time been atling. Sbo wag a member of Olivet Chareb, but considered ecceviric, snd after Mr. ‘Wilner’s death her eccentricity toox so aggra- vated a form ibat a i SORT OF SURVEILLANCE vas establisked over her actions, and finally she was taken charge of py her friends in Genera, 0, at which place she was born. Ten mouths agoshe esczped and came to this city, but was foaad and taken away before she had avcom- Plished whatever wild scheme had brought her bere. Milwaukee has for many years been sin- gularly free from murder and@ such like crimes, mdthis episods hes naturally created 2 good deel of excitement and the usnal waste of ru- bors, A TALK WITH KINNEY. ‘The United States Court has beer busy all the week with whisxy cases, which put ii into the bead of your correspondent to ask Mr. McKinney whst he thought cf himself, as delineated tthe graphic pencil of tho New York Sun re- Porter, sent here epecisily, 2 month ago, to in- quire into the condition of the whisky prosect- fons. Xr. Mcitinney mado this point : that the sarge brought agaisal him, boiled down, is to the eilect that evidence had been obtained and fiven to “him by Supervisor Hedrick, which he had failed, or neglected. or refused to bring be- forethe Grand Jury, thus in a mennerthwartng the ende of justice, and screening bigh offend- ex, In answer to this, be affirms most posi- tively that every ecrap of oviderce that was Placed in his possession was put before the Grand Jury; and further says he knows of nothing Whatever from any source that could bate been given to the Grand Jury that was not sogiven. With regard to the character of such endence, and the partiea it implicated, he con- tiders bis pcsition seals his mouth, and he will soly say be ig satiaticd any reasonable man Would refuse to indict any person upon such evidence alone. Respecting ‘THE PROPOSED CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTER to investigate the prosecution of tho whisky tase, ne will be gisd to seo it visit is city, but thinks the members will fnd nothing done that ought not to bare done, and nothing undone thst ought whave been done. McKinney spoke like a man who feels rock under bis feet. Ho looks, too, tasier sod more approachable than he used to.- His heir is evidently no longer combed with a bit of broom, his cheexs are emooth ebaven, hus mustache is trimmed, his clothes are mado in 8 town, and he livea on cooked food and seeps on spring beds,—all of which is improv- ing forthe inner and outer man, and accounts % some extent for the contrast between the rell-looking city sort cf man he now is, and the unshorn, unkempt, Granger-dressed, backwoode- mannered chap he was when first introduced to ‘bo pleasures of the Milwankeo bar and the lax- wits of Antisdol’s caravansiry. itis ead on the streets that te ans, MX-REVENUE AGENT CONKLIN 2 getting roughly impatient with his exile to ida, and 1s so mad at Meiinnoy’s want of ap- Getistion of his offer to come back and tora Sale'sevidenca, that ho has written a letter, in uch he gays that, unless so arrangement 13 Tes¥ soon mado. be wiil do something desperate, ‘dif he canno: return where bis heart is him- elf, he will say, or write, or afitm things of uch a character as to bling some lofty individ- oat there to keep him company. He is said hava been paid large sumy to keep away, and “cent loans contracted by whisky men indi- ‘Zethat strong esforts are stilt being made in 48 secuniery line to purchase the continued Hsoee of these fellows. ‘The indicatious sre, SNerer, that even the wealth of the last und Meatest or the whiskey men will not much longer Sand the drain upon it, and then the final batch 2 indictments will soon bo returned by another 3nd Jury. A place that is very little known to the general but is well wortity 3 visit, is Ri TUE GUANGEES’ STORE, is located on Exst Water street, and bas Proved a success from the start, The ageut ‘M now about 510,000 a month, and the Steraze ia steadily rising. Tho princinie adopted jo buy of the producers, ard sell st firat cost, "5% reasonable percentage for hire, general tDensee, and go forth. ‘I'he Exdcutivo Com- Diltee of tue Stato Grange was here during tho Week. sud, after a careful inquiry into the man- Sgement Of the etore, appeared greatly pleased wth the results attcined, the profit made, and nefits diffused among the agricultural Population by a system of enle at avout first cost. i¢ final pageazso of aad THE NEW RAILROAD LAW 3 ind its Publication, this week, gavo universal isfsction. A ceneral feeling bas grown Up, 2 700g business men and citizens generally, that tine Niich brings upon the Stato the oxecra- Wong of rcankind must have an ill effect, after ti in our relations with the outside world. In S thousand wars we were made to feel presenro qbeccount of this unwise uuetatesmanlike meas- When the pocket is touched the heart 1s ly moved ; and this has been the cose in Wis- $0280, We are now in some little danger of a {oviolent revnlsion of feeling, and of commit- Sop extrayagances of liberality towerds railroads, bay of snoring our sense of shame for the webby treatment we so long and 60 stubbornly Jabjected them to. : ‘THE MAYTORALTY Sthe great topic among the politicians, Arnold, jilouel of the First Wisconsin Regiment, an Anu, ® Politician, and a busy citizen on geu- #& Principles, admits that ho would uot refuee Snomumsticn, if tendered in a damask rapkin, take tilver salver, by a large and enthwziastic mabassy, authorized by the unanimou: thun- derons ate of the people. : An independent party is trying to forn itself Srthe purpose, first, of inducing John Plankin- | “bas echoed +} cbaracter. THE CHICAGO TRIBU NE: SUNDAY, MARCH 5, 1876-SIXTEEN PAGES 7 ton to run, which he is unlilze} ofelesnne inlkely to do; second, Sceteating him; end, third, of frindiug a fow Asection of the Democratic party i ing iy on Alesander Miteliell 1o allow Meee ey nominated. Being the: centennial year, Mr. Miteh- filwould perforin a graceful act, and show bis ae to hia adoptea country, by accepting the oftice. ould ya Saalvnlent to clec- t MT ichof the First Ward, is mat- ing @ Vigorous canvass as an Indopendont Ite. form candidate, and his friends ar quite cn= thusiastic and hopeful of his election. : THE sprive TRADE begins to loom up. That is to say, le are begmning to talk of the spring trade, and indications Of 9 spring trade are to be found in the advertising columns; but, a3 a matter of fact, the spring trade is beheved by most expe- rienced trades people to have oxhanated itsalf in bonoving the drafty ofalong winter that. was split up into numerous springs. ‘Thore has been, Properly speaking, searcely auy winter trade of sale of ordivary winter stock ; henco, business men have been surprised to find a constant suc- cexeion of orders for goods tint ueually belong to the spring season increasing iu volume with (he no less constant succession of spting-like weather wish which thix wonderful winter bath sbounded. If there is any spring trade left to be done now, many people will be heartily giadtosee it. Talking of gpring re- winds me that Marcb camo in liko » lio, and, according to tradition, may be oxpected tu go out like a lamb, ‘a —-—_—. RACINE. METEOROLOGICAL HOMILY. Special Correspondence of-Phe Chicago Tribune, Racine, March 4.—The delightful weather we have experienced during the greater part of the winter received a suddeu, though temporary, check on the evening of Saturday Inst. The moruing of tbat day dawned glorionsly. Ths early bluo-birds were rocked on tho leafless limbs of our yet melsucholy shade-trees by a gentle wind, warm agif breathed from a June morning ; while the ‘barefoot boy with cheek of tan" cheerily whistled his ‘merry tunes” whilo indulging in iho festive game of “tmumblety-peg.” But we wot not what a day may bring forth. Ere night closed in, the sky became overcast with watery-looking clouds, and o drizzling rein that, like tho teara of Mrs. Blanuerbasset, “ froze as it fell,” sheoted every- thing with en icycoat. On the following morn- ing telegraph wires looked like long silver ropes, or, in miniature, lie, tho dow-laden threads of aspider-web, andthe view of Main atreet from Market square sonth aa far as the oye could reach reminded one of the many descriptions of celestial city of which tho houses and paye- ments ere crystal, and the trees of burnished silver. One little ray of sunshine would havo transformed the scene into ono of surpassing splendor and giory, but alas! tho clouds would notnft with the gale that blew from tho oust and tumbled the moaning breakers over the har- bor bar. The sbrond of clouds kept seudding Past, tke dreary rain kopt falling, and the bur- dened limbs of the trees swayed and crackled, and snowered a frozen’ spray on the heads of worshipers passing to and fro. Pedestrianism was rendered a3 much a scienco as ropo-walk- ing, and the antics of afew ead-eyed deacona Were lacghable in the extremo. Many acted 28 if afilicted with St. Vitus’ dance, and, after capering through tho jintricacios of tho Highland fling, would clutch the air wildly, utteran agonizing * whoopla!* and sit down on the cold, cold pavement, where, for- getting that they were not in their pews, they would piousiy evoke the name of their Croator. But the dreary dsy wore away at last, and night camo with a mantle of daraness like a pall. Then wee witnersod a singular elemental phe~ nomena,—s mingling of all the seasons in & grand borls-burly, The upper stratum of sir scemed to bo tempered with a summer heat, and the dark, angry clouds were charged with light- ning that played athwart the stormy sky vividly aud inceasantly. Every flash was brilliantly re- flected in the million crystallice spars that hung in silvery sheen from every limb, and scintillated in thomomentary glow with more than prismatic splendor, like the shimmor of dismond trees in a beaucifal sunset. (More poetry and rounding Periods.) ‘fhe deep, sul{en roar of the thunder startled the ear strangely on that stormy winter night. aud seemed an unnatural sccompaaiment to the falling rain, tne pitiless dash of the bail, snd tho eddving, drifting snow, Surely a weird ending toa beautiful winter, Monday was a day teeming with moro of *‘the beautiful Gakes.” ‘Ynoxday dawood crisp and clear, but March and Lent came roaring hfe a lion. penrra.” One of the most brilliant audiences over con- gregated in Kacine, as regards wealth snd in- tellectual refinement, comfortably filled Belle City Opera-House on Monday evening last to witness tho rendition of the racy litte Enghsh operetta entitled “ Pepita. the Gypsy Maid,” by a combination of exclusively home talent. For the last two months the din of preparation has been going on, and the faithful have sounded the alarm by evory fireside. _ ‘he beautiful homo of the Gypsy maiden, Miss Frankie E. Durand, tho blending voices of senora, ronoras, and tawny Iebmeelites until passers-by thought that it was a cosy opera-house nesiling among the trees, The following is the cast of characters: Pevila, 3 Spanish maiden stolen by Gypsies, Miss F. E. Durand; Don Carlos, a Spanish nobleman, father of Peptta, Mr. Jowell ; Donna Inez, his wife, Miss Elien May; Don En- rigue, bis nephow, Mr, Brewer; Dolores, tho nurse, Mrs. Hinsdale; Margueri/a, ner daughter, Mrs. Fish; Jose, Gypsy Chief, itr. Hall; Beverly Howard, Lieusenaut in United States Navy, Mr. Paulsen; Dayton, Mr. Robinson: Hoore. Mr. Richards; Ben Bolt, Mr. Washbum +: United States saiiors. Gypsies, servants, ruffians, ete. ‘Phe plot is located ia Cadiz, Spain. The cur- tain rang up on a scene in the room of Dolores, rovealing a scheme tetween her and the vaga- bond nephew of the Don to destroy Pepila. ‘Tho singing snd acting of Mre. Hinsdale was a0 ex- hibition of raro culture and grace, her horror when the cold-blooded proposition was first mado to murder the wiusome child, bor hesitation and questioning scruples until the plot was un- folded, and her ticndish glee at the proapective marriage of bor daughtor to tne “duffer” Enrique, Wasa msgaificent conception of tno ‘Chen caine the beautiful scene in tho castle garden with the thrilling mlerviow be- tween Marguerita and Jose. where the dashing Grnsy Chief swore to protect tha guileless waif stolen by him. Both characters acquitted them- selves splendidly, as was attasted by the pro- Jonged murmur of approval trom the apprecia- tive audience. : Tickvor, the gas-fiend. now mado his debut, and created considerab{o consternation by alittle acting not ou the programme. In arranging xcenic effects for the next act, he turned a num- her of the lights entirely out, and the remsindar ‘burned so low that tho ball was shrouded in o eepulebral gioom. ‘Che burly form of the per- gniring ecene-sbifter flitting hithor and thither with his long lighter reminded one of some un- quiet spirit, ghoul or goblin. but for the noise thade tumbling overchairs. Finally thocasexpired entirely, losving the audience in Egyptian dark- ueas. A few cowardly men laughed to convince others that thoy were not afraid, Indies whis- ered excitedly, and a tremendous uproar in the rear of the hall startled even tho bold Gypsies, whoee eyes could be seen gleaming througu loop holes in the drop-curtain. Some one lighted 4 jet in tho gallery, and others raa to the rescue of poor Tickuor, who was ford inscnsiblo ander & pile of chairs, his legs and arma entangled in the rounds, and his lighter twistea around bis neck. In the second act, Yon Carlos aud Donna Inez learn with anguish of the loss of their darling. Their ogony 1s in marked contrast to the feigned grief, yet fiendish joy, of the old nurse, who gobs and leers alternately. The eccne is au interesting ono; the hidalgo and his *hgh-born Iadyo” ate ably seconded in their expression of sorrow by a corps of handsome servants in natty dresses, who rush frantically hither and thither, ead-eyod and wretched. After tho scene under the chamber window of Dolores, when Jose receives his purse of gold, ten yeara clapeo. Nearing tho shore at Cadizis seen & boat with a jolly crew, containing Becerly, a handsome American naval officer, and Dayton, Moore, and Ben Bolt. ‘Lbey hear the sound of revelry in 2 Gypay camp, near the dash of tho surf, and agree to visit them and have their for- tunes told. ‘The tableau following is one of the most beautifal ever put upon the stage in thie city. Grouped here and thera in gracefal atti- tudes and gaudy costumes are the tawny sons and daughtera of a wandoring race. Their gal- lant Chief is surrounded by a bory of beautiful dark-eyed houris, villainous-looking rafinns, and gaunt, homely old crones, Jose is leader “ by food and field,” but the master epirit of the camp is a weird-looking old_hsg, splendidly ia- personated by Mies Jenme Hoy.’ Evers feature of her * make-up” was trathrul, and her acting, aided by a well-cultivated voice, was cimply foultless. Pepifa is now Srst econ and heard by the audience, 4 petite, gracefal little heroine,— evidently cn alien,—sitting alone on a le tree and singing arefrain to the winds. H: low, swest voice, the wistfal, far-away look in her eyes, the native gitlish grace that rose above the circumstances of ber associations and told of the gentle blue blood of Spain, was splendidiy delineated, and won the sympathy of the andi- ence from the start. ‘Beverly, my Beverly.” whose star of genius is rapidly on the Aagcendent, artives at the camp and naturally falls passion- ately in love with tho stolen child,—plans a mecting under the moonlit walla of Cadiz,—de- clarea his devotion to her, and has a glorious time through tho dreamy scene. Onecan almost lear the moan of the waters on the chore, the sigh of the summer winds hushing tho whisper of the lovers, the rustling of the green loaves overhead, and the stealthy step of the fiend, Enrique, who comes with cat-like tread to ‘startle tho turtle-doves. Ho rec- ognizes his cousin and plans tho death of both. 1n the following scene Becerly 1s stabbed while on bis way to his vessel, and in retarn Enrique is mortally wounded by Jose. ‘The young Lian- tenant is carried to the howe of the Grpsies in an apparontly lifeloss conditian. Pepifa, in ber agony, betrays her love for him to tne rest of the tribe, who gather round the lovers and mungio their teare with those of the heart-broken mourner. In the moantimo, Krrique, on his death-bed, tells the story of ‘his crime to his uncle, who curses tho acamp into eternity, aud | hastens with the Donua tothe Gypsey camp aud: claimy his daughter, Beverly bas recovered, an’ ig prosented to her “pa and ma” as her be- trothed, and the one who shed nis claret in her! behalf. The young officer is taken to the arms! and home of Don Carlos, Ben Lollcomesin with. 2 fow telling hite, ard the beantiful burlesque ends with a goneral invitation from Pepita ta tho whole camp, to partake of the bospitahty of “the stolon child” at her elegant home on Maiti street, where tue motloy crew indulge in high revel until Lont ia peoring over tho white-cap- ped waters of the lake. | Many beautiful scencs and doserving partici+ Pants have been unavoidably omitted, but the Merits of these must rest contented with the oft exprossed approval of the sudionco. Tae sim: plofact thatthe second night's performance drew a mneh lorger house than the first, was aa excellent attestation of their appreciation, but more than passing moution should be made of the easy, natura: necting of Mr. Paulsen, whe is quite a favorite among onr amatours ; of Mt. Jewell, who carried himself as a right royal Doni; and Mr. Cnarles Brewer, the villain of the plot. Tho last-named gentleman hos a rich, decp, well-cultivatod yoice, but it is devoutly to Lo hoped that his tru:hful conception of the char- acter ho assumed is very foreign tohis own naturo. Charlie Washburn as Ben Bolt acquittdd himself with the usual marked ability which haa made bia sorvices go invaluable to the managers of home entertainments. {t wonld be unjust to Donna Incz to close this review with the passitig mention already noted. If s combination of cit- cumstances ever compelled Misu May to geek bis- triomic fame inetead of adorving the social cir- clos of our city, her name would renk high ia the roll. H It is to be regretted that ao much talent should be butied—hid under a bushel as it were+ when overy elfort of our amateurs is 80 aucceys- fulaud meets with such hearty acknowledg- mont. HAPPENINGS, Capt. Bill Vance, -+ye ancient mariner,” left on ‘'uesday morniug for Madison in the inter- ests of the Contenuial Committea, intonding to Fashion's fair devotees. A sudden awakoning to the realities of Lent and the retigious duties to bo performed as asort of expintion for pass Rayety and foliy seems to pervade the minds of Society's belles in this piacs, andy Poor einer without the pale of Catholic or Epuscoral Church looks aghast a3 4e contemplates the Wooderfal transformation of tha many brizht~ hued butterflies into plainty-cled, meck and lowly penitents, Ths society gitl is scarcely Tecoguizable in her new role, ena it in & riddia not easily svived how she cau @hed one charscacter and slip into an- other without, nt lenst, 3 week's prepsra- ition, Bat the fact remains, and wo must meeds content ourselves with those fair sinners sin whatever guiso they choogo to susume. Soino fot our young people, wishing to indulgo in just } ** one more” dance ere thoy took to fasting and. & general observance of the obfigations that Lent impoves, decided to enjoy a few waltzes and “sich” Tuesday ‘night. Accordingly thoy eecured the services of Dickbaut’s orchostrs, and repaired to eed’s Mall at the early hour of Bo'clock. Is the last dance of tho season, and, fully realizing this fact, soarcely did theso lovers of tho dance pause even for a breathing spetl, until the “midnight-chimes” struck the hour that ushered in the Lenten season, Then with a sigh of true rogret thoy went their way “ gad, but nat disheartened,” for a vision of two parties promised for Apri ‘danced hefore thoir mind’e eye, and gavo peace to their souls. AN ENTERTATNUENT consisting of dialogue, singing, and tableaux, was piven by the boys of St. George’s echool Sunday evening under tho direction and mena;za- ment of the Principal, Mir. Probst. Albeit the night wes stormy, aud tha walking through zlush and mud the very opposite of agreeable, the Germans of tho North Side turned out on masse and filled the ball with a large audience. ‘The boys aud their able preceptor, inasmuch 2s thoy had taken ao much pains to give the pubic an entertainment. both moral and instruc! must havo felt gratified by the appreciation shown their effarte in the attendance of go largo acrowd, A part of tho evening's programme was given in German, and afew pieces’ in En— glist, showing the thorough training tho boys bad received in both languages, The siaging wus excellent, Vetter Michel,” as a chorus song, being ag well or better rendered than the others. The ‘Rival Oratory,” all things con sidered, wag tho best effort of the eveniug, and Mastors Meyera and Weiskoph showed themselves the possessors of tine clocutionary powers. ‘Tho German Land iuterspersed 2 few selections be- tween the acts, and a fine tableau represouta- tive cf Chriet’s love to men concinded the even- ing's performance. ‘Monday evening was the occasion of: + "PMY GERMAN BAL MASQUE, so long taled of among the Germans of this city, and Park City Hall was the scene of this festive gathering. Mauy of other nationalities tent the charm of their presence ta still farcher enhance the dignity of tho occasion, somo as spectators, while others preferred the part of jolly participants. ‘Tho hall was densely packed with guests, and the dancing for a time was car- ried ou under ditiicuities. But finally. when some of the lookers-on had enjoyod the scene to their “hosrt’s content.” and tad pessed their com- ments on the different costuines worn by the In- dies, they had the kindness to depart aud make lobby through au appropriation ia behalf of the ‘Art Essel.” The bold Captain's contribution in artistic design will bo a poker scene on the island of Brown's Lake. On Wednesday and Thursday Main street re- minded one of the good old winters of the past when snow and whisky were cheap, Some of the most famous ‘fyors” in the Northwest, such a8 Sheridan, Wareas, Fox, and Buckingham Gray, pags ranging in value from $,U00 to 320,000, were showing ineir heels, tothe delight of those who live appar- ently by horse alone. p ‘fhe domino party given Iast Monday nizht under the auspices of the Order of Odd Fel- lows was @ grand success, and was » reaily enjoyable ending to the splendid series of dances given by that Order dusiog the past sea- 0. Peaitential Lent finds our Main street ““sun- beams” sorrowful and lovely. They have eschewed csrniverous diet, go to church re- ligiously, read their old love-notes, and flirt only with the boys when they can’t help it Oar exceilent Mayor has probably the most thorough appreciation of the guileless smile of « Mike,”—so childlike snd-bland. Just shake a cigar-case contsipiog something that will rattle, and be will turn the first corver like a flash, ‘The Gospel meetings have been iu full bisst since the advent of Whittle and Bliss, and mauy abardened reprobate now looks longingly for- ward w the New Jorusaler Poor Johu ‘Vaughan, one of the converts, is a sad ilustra- tion of ‘the evils of temporary fanaticism. Robbed of a splendid business, the cujoyment of a homo, and. worse than ail, of bis reason, ho is but asad wreck of his former self. ‘The half-grown brats who raised such s com- motion at the. Opera-Houso last ‘Tneaday even- ing ato a diegrace to the Coliego, and shonid be Kept at homo if they cannot act any better than “connecting links " or chimpanzees. Sohn Dillon, on old favorite bere, played toa splendid bongy last night at Belle City Hell. ‘Tho oxcitement among the Trustees of Taylor Orphen Asylum keeps at fever heat. PERSONAL. J. A, Brown, of Milwausoo, oe of the lead- ing commission men of that city, wasin Racine last Seturday. W. 3L:Cox, Esq., G. F. A. of the R., RT & St. L. Railway, made a ilying trip to our city last Blouday. ; . “ Doe” Dutton, of Chicago, was looking for patients at * tho Store” last Sabbath. Frank Loveli bas been rnsticaling among the Hoosiers: for a few weeks, and returns well pleasea with bis yi James Spence, Ludiug no rest for the sole of his foot equal to our quict burg, hes come back as Se Auna Knill, of South Bend, Ind., a young lady endowed sith classical tastes of a high or- der, is vieiting our es, tho guest of 3fiss Emma Fell. +e E. Hinckloy, Esq., Presidont of the Chicago & fows Failroad, was in town on Friday week, the guost of the Hon. J. I. Case. Quite a number of the pupils of the Kenosha High School visited our city on Friday, and in- gulged in the luxury of & square meal at tho reading and coffee rooms. ‘The First National Bank of this city bas se- cured a Sargent & Greenleaf patent combiua- tion chronometer lock, which renders their vault proof against the machinations of man or devil. —_ KENOSHA. A WINTER'S SCENE, Sxecial Corresnmudence of The Chicago Tribune, Kesosua, March £—Strange to relate, and atranger yet to bebold, was tho snow-storm that whitened the landscape with its pure mantle of feathery flakes the first part of the woel, rejoic- ing the heart of every Iucty posecseor of horse and cutter in this city, whoso wish to indulge in amerry sleigh-ride so far this scagon has been without gratification, Last Sunday night O1d Boreas in one of bis whimsical moods dronched the earth with a flood of water; then, with ca- price worthy the emulstion of the fair sex, he shifted his quarters in the heavenly sphere, and Jo! 8 hail-storm of unusual violence, accompa- nied with vivid flazhes of lightning and the heavy roll of thunder, was the result. Not content with this display of aerial fireworka, the old fellow sent a cold north wind into the midst of tho scene, and treo and ebrub and overy tiny object that felt tho chilling breath of the frost-laden wind was soon incased in a glitter- ing cost of sparkling ice. Beantiful was the sceng out of doors, snd the pious church-goer and the sinner alike gazed with feelings of awa and admiration upon the shining panoramic view spread out before their viaionas they wended their way homeward from their respective places of worship. Nothing to Teast the eye npon but ico,—cold, glittering, and pure,—and wherever the sickly glare of the strect-lamps shed ita Instra on the scene, there ona beheld « picture that rivaled the fabled glories of Aladdin's Lamp in beauty and eparkling scintillations. Later in the night another change wes rung among the disorderly elements, and flakes of snow descended with coiseless swift- ness, covering Mother Earth with winter's garb of white. Tne firet and only snow-storm of the seagon that degervea the name, it gladdencd the eye and msde merry the losrt of the bea and belle with anticipations of a jolly, old-fashioned sleigh-ride witn the accompaniment of jingling bells and “prancing ston.” ay ma traly:& inter’: when old Sol came out a Peodihis sens, 2 the glittering snow-bedecked Jandscape, the effect was brilliant in tao ex- treme. Every available rebicle way drawn into service, and the gay gallant and bis lady-love went whirhng down the avenue, the very picture of Lappiness. Aud why should they pot Jook happy? these fortunate possessors of youth and beauty, and a—sleigh-ride. LENTEN SHADOWS room for the dancera. Everything was conduet- edin a strictly decorous muuner, that rotlected much credit upon the managors of the affair. ‘The costumes of tho Isdies represented all sorts of charscters, most of them very pretty. In short, the bal masque may be soi down as a suc- cevs. Monday evening occurred the third and last DIME READING at the Methodist Church, which was as interest- ing inits character as any of its predecessors. Reading aud music constituted the programma for the evening, which was made moro. enter- taining by the presence of a Milwaukee singer of some note, Miss Field. Sue aang ** Waiting” in fine style, her powerful voice doing full jue- tice to this beautiful ballad. Mr. Afarvatt’s reading was fino, aud tho others who did’ duty au readers also performed their several parta in a satisfactory manner. Miss Jennio Head sanz two charming songe, which were heartily encored by the andience, who thusevinced their apprecia- tion of her highly-ctltivated voice. A piano duet was also a feataro of the ayening’s enter- tainment, ODDS AXD EXDS. Mr. George Francis has been paying his old home a visit, Tuesday oveninga fine lecture on_cericaturo was delivered at the Congregational Ciurch by Mr. W. M. R. French, of Chicago. Those pres- ent speak of the lectare as very enterteinmg nud instructive. The moembors and friends of St. Matthew's Church recently decided, at a meeting held for the express purpose of considering what was best to be done with the unsightly “‘rnins " tbat reproach the bebolder with their presence on Main street. to make a atrentous effort Lo com- plete the church building the present year. All donations from any aud all, who can aasist in this good work, will be thankfully received. Mr. M. Pennoyer epent Sunday Inet in tho Ct at fast “steppor,” Lizzie. owned by J. Steb- bins. of this city, was noticed on the avonuo ‘Thursday, making the svow-bells tly. Mr. A.C, Arveson visited the scene of his for- mer labora in tis place 'Thnesdar. Mrs. E, G. Runals is in Michigan visiting rela- tives. Services at the Yemperance Coffeo Rooms will be conducted by tne Rev. 3ir. Walker Sunday af- ternoan st 3 o'clock, Sunday evening a Sunday-chool concert will have been thickening and deepening for the past twa weeks athwart Society's horizon until ui NY the sombre shades of Lent overshadow the a Fe ones of ¢ earth, and sackcloth and ashes sod & penitential garb in lien of ball-dress and feshionabie promenade costume is worn take placeat the Congregational Church. 43Ir. Rugg has charge. ‘The first meeting of the Agricultural Sonety of Kenosha County for 1876 cccurs March 6 at the County Cierk’s office at 1 o'clock p. m. Alarge danciug party was held at the bonse of Mre. Krebs last Saturday might. Good music and inueh waltzing caused tho night to pass in double quick time, and it was carly dawn ere some of the merrymakers sought their homes, ‘Thera iy stall Touch complaint sbout tho anp- ply of Sunpar Tiununes feiling far short of the demand, However, tho larger number ordered and sold last Sunday shows that the suggestion of your eorrenpondaue to the dealers has beca heeded. A still larger numbor is needed for tho daily increasing number of readers of thie mor2! family paper. It is hoped we will hear no more complsiut of lack of Trmuyss in this city. eg ILLINOIS. WAUKEGAN. SOCIAL EVENTS. Special Correspondence of The Chicago Tribune, Wavseaas, Lil., March 4.—During tho wee which bas just closed not the least shadow of dullness has been percopuble as regards matters ofa social nature. dnd right here it may bo well to remark that with anything which the Waukegan people have in view #8 a source of enjoyment, no effort is spared to mako it a suc- cess. Tuesday evening the entertainment which was Joug spoken of and for which great prepara- tions bad been made took placa at Phanix Hall, and was known as the Centennial Sociable, As there were over sixty characters represented, it would roguire more spsce than could be allotted to give tho whole list. ‘The anvil chorus, as rondered by tho chair, was recoived with earnest applause, and indeod everything passed off a3 smoothly as though itwas “oiled” for the occasion, Mis. James Milnor and her assistants, who superintended ar- Tangements, ir. ‘f. C. Estee, who conducted the music, and Mr. Allen, who stemed to be in his placa as Master of Ceramonics, may well feel proud of tho success with which it was at- tended. In consideration of Slater’s Band far- nishing the music, for which they refused to re- ceive pay, the ladies connected with the enter- tertainment invited them and the Anvitians Weduesday evening to partake of a tountiful re past, which was awaiting thom at the pleasant home of Mr. H. 1. Putnam, on State street. It was also & reguisr Centennial aifair, or at least #0 considered by thove present. : Thursday evening Phenix Hall wae again fill- ed to witness the dramatic eatertainment onti- ted “Ten Nights in Dar-Room,” which was the first play of the newly-organized. ‘Theapian Club, of this city, composed of such stars as Erb, Avory, Bradbury, Groen, Ferguson, Wilson, Upham, Mrs. C. J. Juat, Mra. Dsvison, Mrs. Whitocy. and little Della Whitney, all of whom shone forth on this occasion in all their brill- isney. It is the intention of the Club to con- gnue furnishing the citizens with first-class amusement, and those wiehing to test the Club’s ability 28 stage artists have only to witness their performance to be sesnred that Waukegan even, in that reepect, possesses talent not to be excelied. THE CONTRACT 18 CLOSED. The contract for the new hotal at Glen Flora was closed Wednesday by Messrs. Polly, Hyde & Lewis, of Chicago, to Messrs. Morgan & Barker, Work will begin Monday, and jbo rapidly pushed forward, so that it sill be ready for occupancy about Jaly 1. Now that the build- ing of this elegant hotel is a settted fact, it be- hooves the citizens of Waukegan to go to the polls Monday and vote for such men a will fa- yor tho expenditure of money for public Pprovoments necessary to Keep pace with private enterprise. One may look forward with the fond expectation of seeing Wankegan loom up in all by { ite glory from this time forth, asindeed its many advantages truly merit. Let the erection of a new hatel in the central part of the city be tha next thing in order. POLITICAL. Tho city election wil! take place Monday. Frow present sppearances,'s large voto will ba polled. Considerable interest seams to center im the clection of Mayor ard Maranal. The candidates on each tickot for those two offices aro very popular, and, thie being the caso, a close vote may be looked for. The following tickets will be in tho fled: “Republican—For Meyor, Jobn sr. Powell; Supervisors, James Low and Nelson Landon; Marshal, H. A. Hinckley; Alderman. First Ward, ‘Thomas Rudd; Second Ward, William Green; Third Ward,B.F. Porter; Tourth Ward, Danict Harmon. Independent— For Meyor, W. Bb. Worden; Supervisory, Michael Delanty and William Besley; Marebal Ed Uall; Assessor, S. H. Flinn; Alderman, First Ward. Thomas Rudd; Second Ward, Samuel I. Brad- bury; Third Ward. A. J. Dennison; Fourth Ward, C. A. Schwarm. It 13 underatood that the license question will not be an issue. PERSONAL. Mr, and Mrs, W. P. Higley returned home last Saturday from their bridal trip to tie East. W. S. Searls, Esq., arrived home from St. Louis the carly pert of the week to prepare his many law-cazes to bs tried at the noxt term of ‘ourt. C, G. Buell, the Sheriff, hes so far recovorod from his recent severe illuess as to put in an appearance occasionally upon the streets. Alr. C. C. Parke ig still lying quite ill at his recidence. Medical aid i required to be contin- usily at his side. Mr. and Mra. 9, S. Fisk loft Waukegan Wedues- day morning for their new home at los Angeles. Cal. Tho hest wiehes of their many friends in this eity will accompany them to their new field. 4. 8, Upaam, Esq., General Superintendent of the Massachusetts Insane Asyinm, is visiting hig uncle, Ald. E.G. Uphain, of tris city. Mel Bnrtis, s pedestrian of this city, is now in training to wall 100 miles in twenty-four honrs. ANNOUNCEMENTS. ‘Tha young ladies of the Presbyterian Church are to give a Centennial parlor concert and sociable at the residonce of ‘I. M. Jones Tueeday evouing. ‘Tho Independent Cluy” of thia city are to have asocial time at Phenix Hall ‘Thursday evening. Slater's Band is to fornish tho music. Many citizens wouder why it is that the news. boys, on being esked if they have any of Tue NDay-TRisuNes, answer by stating, © Wo have lows of Timeses!” For their information it may Deetated that the uewsdealers experience no trouble in selling his eutire stock of ‘Trisoxes at their place of pusiness, aud that if the Zines Tere not sent out by the newsboys the loss on unsold copies would oxceed the profit on those sold. If asubecriborto fe Tarmcne fails to receive his paper on the day of issue, and on the following morning calls a: the news-stand for it, ho is told that Tae Tamtsesere all sold, but, to forco a sale as it were, offers the Times, of which there sro many copies left. Proparatious aro already being made for tho grand reunion of old settlers which is to take place in this city in June. Alargo number of friends of the Rey. 3. S. Fisk aud wife tendered them a pleasant sarprisa at the residence of 2, C. Enrll, Esq., Monday evening ; before tho assemblage dispersed, Mr. Visk addressed 3, fow affecting remarks concern- ing the pleasant relations which had extsted during his stay in this city. A very pleasant tume was had. Friday evening quite a number of the young people enjoyed a ploasant season at the resic dence of Mr.T. J. Cooper. on Utica street. Slater was present with his dittle fidale. Itis probable that that ‘ituic matter ap at the “Central” School will receive farther atten- tion. ‘fhe next reuler meeting of Torrent Firo Company wfil take place at Fireman's Hall Tack- dzy evening. et HYDE PARK. POLITICAL. ‘There are no new developments in Hyde Park politics beyond the probable fact that thore will be littie contest over the olection, unless some- thing quite unexpected should oceur dusing the nest two or three weeks: It had been supposed for somo time past that thera would boa very spirited strugele for tho village offices, but the chances are now that the only raal points where any interest will be manifested will bein the nowinativg convention of the regular party. As the: nomineos of that’ convention are not likely to have any serious opposition at the polls, there is conviderable curiosity to know how the convention will be created and organized. Iris not expected that the method adopted last year of calling a meeting at tho Sherman House will find mach favor again, but whether the old caucus syatem will be revived is equally uucer- tain. Tho town election wil! occur April 4, at which time s Town Supervisor, Assessor, Collector, and Clerk will be elected. The present weumbeuts aro probadly ail candidutes. Too position of Supervisor is such a nomiual one that no one will care to disturb Bir. indson in bis peaceable and satisfactory possession of tue place. In like manuer Mr. Maher will perhaps retain the Assessorship, though there may ba some other applicants for the office, a8 there is a selary connected there- with, which is not the case with the office of Supervisor. ar. J. H. Ely has long filled the psiotion of Collector, and there is ttle doubt that he will continue to do so for next year. An attempt to obtain the salary and incidentals for ono of the omniverons Waite family msy be made, and there wevery reason to believe that if young George H. Watto rans he will receive nt’ least three votes, namely: those of che Villace Engineer, ‘the Village Engineer's assis tant draughtsman, and—young George H. Waite. Even if Mr. Ely be nat clected, though that is unlitely, itis to bo hoped that some one of acknowledged financial responm- Uility will be chosen,’ as the amount of money bandied is very large, and bonds aro reanired to the amount of $200,000 for special assessments, and 3800,000 for general taxes. For Town Clerk there may bo a whole army of eager aspirants, but they havo, as yet, allowed concealment to prey on their damask cheek, of which artcle there is certainly vo lack. The names of all the candidates of last year have been suggested, and one or two others, but none of them have announced their intention of run- mag for so nimportant and — un- Temunerative au oflice. It has here- tofore been sought after on the ground that the person elected Town Clerk would have the cartainty of clection as Villeze Clerk, but this fallacy was exposed last year when the ‘Town Clerk was defeated in the village election by 2 large majority. i For the Village Clorkehip there are numerous eandidates. Air. J.S. Scovel, the present iu- exmbent, will audoubtedly be in the field, and possibly also Alr. Daniei H. Horne, Justice of the Peace. Mr, Horne has héa a large experi- ounce in the atfairs of tho village, and he woald undoubtedly make en cificient Clerk; but there ig no earthly probalulity that ho. will ever euc- ceed in getting tho nomination, The pres- oat Clerk went into office on the pub- lic demand for a reform in the extravagsat eatarics of the municipal officers. There was also a great deal said in condemmation of the course of one of the Trustees in obtain ing tho appointment of a distant con- nection to a lucrative position in the employ of the village. Indeed, this appointment. more than svything clye, was the cause of the retirement of thst ‘Trustee, albeit ba was ono of the most faithful, competent. and relablo Trus- tees Hyde Park ever bad, and the appointee was in every way fitted for hia position. If the same sentiment is felt this year, there can be uo doubt of the deserved defest of both the present Villago Clerk and. the Villago Engineer. The former went into office with the pre- tense thet ho was willmg aud able to do tho work of both Clerk and Village Accountant; yet co far from thus consolidating offices, he has hhad an assistant appointed to belp him in per- forming the arduous labors of the Clerksbip alone. This additional officer is tho Clerk's brother, and the sum of S660 por year has been added to the village's expenses for no other rea- gon tuan to provide 2 plece for the Clerk’a brother. Tso men bavo thus been paid for do- ing work which ought not to occupy moro than one-half the time of one. In the Engineer's oftice the son of ‘the Village Eugineer has drawn a salary of 375 per month for tho nominal services us assistant dranghts- man. though 1t is openly charged that his most onerous duties have been conpacted with draft- ing pigeons into traps ror shooting matchea and latting the boundaries withm which the dead irds counted to the markaman. A table summed up [rom an average of several monthly pay-rolls will perhaps eomewhbat aston- ish the tax-payer who bolieves thet economy was the motto under which the present officials were elected and appointed: Trustees, $3 for cach meeting, making an ayerago aggregate of 3750 per annum; Village Clerk, $1,500 ; sistant Villago Clerk, ¥600; Village Accountant, $2,500; Village Engineer, 23,000; Draughteman- $1,500; Assistant Dranghtsman, $900; Rods- man, $300: Village Attorney, 33.500; Supenn, tendent of Public Works, 32.200; Foreman, 31,000; Superintendent of Waster Works, $2,000 Gontls with Lako); Village Treasurer, $1,500; Village Collector, 31,500; Aasessor, $1,500; Police Captain, $1,200; Police Sergeant, $1,000 ; Police Patrolmen about $12,000; total (not. in- | —= cluding various temporary assistants employed for brief periods), 38,000, sad ., his is a very considerable total in itself, but it is really increased to cach tax-payer by about 15 percent. ‘That is, the appropriation for each of theso salaries is made 15 per cent greator thau tho amount of the salary to bo paid, and the aggregate of taxes asweased for thee salar- jos is of courso 15 per cent greater: thia is done to cover the loss by delay and non-collec- tion of taxes. Consequently every proverty- owner is essessed at a rate bighor than he ought to pay, in order to make up for the short-com- ines of delinquents, and, practically every man who pays his taxes pays his proportion of the above salarios, plus 15 per cent. It baa been proposed the coming vear to re- duce expensessomewhat by consolidating offices. but it is not likely that the offort will anecead, for the reason that several of those oftices have been maintained solely as a roward for political ger- vices, and the politicians are afraid to reduce the number of salaried sorvsnts for fear of incurring the ill-will of the preeentincambents. The sng- gestions mado have been consnlidation of the Clerk's and the Accountant's places, the Enzi- reer’s and the Snporintendent’s, the Polico Cap- tain’s and tho Sergesnt's, diepensing with the Assistant Clerk and the Foreman. For Engineer a young. activa civil engineer is required, and for sealsry of 22,500 many such could be found who would perform all the duties in tho best manner. The name of Fred W- Clarko, C. E., a residont of the village, anda highly competent au well #5 popular gentleman, has been snggest- edby many friends. Mr. Clarxe lacked only one vote of being appointed two or three years ogo, and he will bea strong competitor if ho shoula desire tho place. MISCELLANEOUS. ‘The suburban travelers southward ara making constant complaints abcut the maoner in which some of the station-agents neglect their duty. ‘No fault bas ever been or is likely to be found with the Hyde Park station-keeper, bat at ‘Twenty-second street there have been onerous: instances where passengers have thought they had grievances. ‘The maaner iu which tho sta- tion is Shut up in the evening, with only the dimmest irraligious light in the enioking-room, is particularly digagrecable to tades who are obliged to wait thero for the late train. ‘The water delivered through the Wator-Works pipes is uometimes rather muddy, wud this is supposed to be duo to some defect in the ma- chinery or carelessness at the works. Tuis 13 not the case. but it will occar whenevor the lake ig badly “riled up” by a heavy storm, The strainers on the nilter crib are of the finest kind, and, while they prevent sand or other solid sub- stances from entering, they caonot keep out mud held in solution. ‘Chis difficulty will onty be remedied when Hyde Park and Lake can agtec to put in a large size filter well capable of filtering all the water used. The Shakspeare Club held its lest meeiing yesterday evening af the house of Mr. Barker, in Kenwood. ‘This Clab, thong! Tather & pretentious name, has been meroly a Pleasant social gathoring of congenial people to read aloud. They have usually preferred to read Shakspere—heave theiz name. They havo met during the winter xt the resideuces of Mossrs. B. F. Ayer, A. D. Waldron, J. B. Cal- houn, J.N. Barker, Charles Hitcheock, H. L. Wait, and Madam Waite. Mr. Horatio L. Wait has beon the leading spirit in the Club, and asa tribute to hisenergy and tact the otber mem- hera Jast evening presented him with a hand- somo bouquet of dowers. — Oak PARK. ENTERTAINMENT. ‘The winter seagon hag passed away, but has not taken with ic tbac spirit of sociability which has prompted numerous pleasant gatherings in the Park during the past months, 2s was evi- denced by the large and brilliant company as- Bembled Inet Tuesday evening in answer toan invitation from the ladies of Christ Episcopal Cuurch, in the beantiful parlors of Mr. W. IL. Wood's handsome residence. <A bountifal repast was served to ticket-holders, in the tastefully- arranged dining-room, where a long table was spread, which was artistically decorated with flowers, fruits, and a tempting display of con- Testionery. The programme of music provided for tho ovening opened with a piano solo—" Kiss Waltz" —which was brillisntly executed by Miss McDugal. Sullivan’s ‘* Birds in the Night” was sweetly rendered by Miss Carrio Lyon. Miss Mary Caso sang with pleasing effect Balfe’s con- tralio arranzement of The Day is Doue.” The solo, “* Waiting st the Brookside,” sung by Mies Mary Conwell. received a hearty encore. whica sho responded to by singing Harrison Dillard's plaintive song, When the ‘Tide Comes Tn.” ‘Tho enterteioment was a detightful one, owing largely to the host aud hostess, aesisted by their lovely daughters. ‘The only drawback to the enjoyment of all was the aloost constant hum of conversation going on during the singing, which was a great annoyance both to those who sang aod those wishing to hear. The receipts of the evening counted to $75. Among those present wero Mr. aud Mrs. Butler, Mr. and Mrs. George Sharp. Mr. aud Mrs. Dane, Mr. and ire. G. ¥. Foster, Mr. and Mrs. Van’ Burgen, Mr. aud Mrs, Nash, Mr. asd Mrs. King, Mr. and Mrs. Wright, Mr, and Mra. Zimmerman, Mr. and Mrs. Niles, Mr. and Mre. Georgo Thatcher River Forest, Mr. aud Mra. Kettiestrings, 3r. and Mrs, Furbeck. Mr. snd Mrs. Afiddleten, Mr, and Mrs. Mayo, Mr. aud Mra. Scovile, Mr. and 3rs.'Lyoo, and Mr, aud Alrs. Gerta; Prof. and Mrs. Derkey; Mr. and Mrs. Captain Fite! Mr. and Mrs. Harvev; the Misses Wilson of C! cago, Kate Davie, Della Whapley, Grace Rayue, Mary Furbeck, Marion Niles, Menachem, Skittio Mills, Kittie Case, Ida King, sud Mayo: the Rev. George Huntington; Measra. E. 0. Gale, A.D. Foster, Torknuo, Rattle ef River Forest, Frank Gray, and M. Niles; Dr. Kippax, Dr. Cash, 3ir. Mills, and Mr. I. Scoville. THE OAK PARK DRAMATIC CLUB, ever on the slert for something new av] pleas- ing. brought before the pubiic last ‘Thursday evening the laughable play, ** Lhe Spirit of "70." All the charactors ware ‘ell represented. Mr. Nash as Sam Carberry, looked and acted tho surprised visitor to perfection. Hr. Gale as Mr, Wigfall, took entire charge of his infant son with sll the meekness cf asubdned bns- band. Miss Currier sustained the character of Wolcerine Grigin with unwavering fortitude, and made her declaration of love to Afr. Car- berry in 8o forcibl2 8 way thatho fonndit almost impossible to resist. Sirs. Guerley played the part of Badger in # business-like way. lighting her cigar with true fominine grace. Birs. Nash, with her graceful figure and expressive featares, captivated pot only Ar. Carberry, but tho entira audieuce iu her part of Viclorine. Misa Hinds represented The Judge inapleasing manner. The house was well tilted with an attentive audience. ‘The musical talent of the Park provose to form themeelves intoa club or society for mu- tual improvement and entertainment. ‘Tho sirat meeting will be held Tuesday avening at tho resi- donce of Mrs. King. PERSONALS. ‘Mr. Joaeph Hurlburt, who bas been seriously ill for some weoke, is slowly recovaring. Mr. John Geli has been contined to the house for several days with an attack of pneumonia. Mr. and Mrs. Esmey, lately returned from an Eastern trip. hayo sold their property in Holiy court, and will soon leave for a new home in the Weat. Mrs. Couch and Mrs. Harland, of Chicago, have been the guests of their sister, Mrs. W. H. Wood, during the past week. 3 Mr. and Mre. Bliss are absent from home, bay- ing been called away to attend the funeral of s eister. = LAKE. THE TRUSTEES met yesterday, but transacted no business other than the auditing of bills. Tho police report of Sergt. Gahan for the month of February is briefly as follows: Drunk, 19; drunk and dis- orderly. 6; disorderly, 7; larceny, 7; breach of peace, 3; vagrency, 1; confidence operations, 5; forgery, 1; carrying concealed weapons, 1; as- sault with a deadly weapon, 1; peddling without a permit, 1; total, 52 The fines sagesucd amsunted to $125, of which only 994 were paid. A very noticeable incident occurred during the moeting, showing tho probapilties as regards the eandidazes, Caldwell presented a resolu- tion, setting forth sa the town waa in debt aod had’ large number of warrants outstanding, with o0 money with which to pay, and ag the En- giueer aud hia assistants wore receiving largo salaries, the Town Attorney should be immedi- ately discharged. The regolution received no second, aud accordingly no action was taken on it. Mr. Veeder, the Town Attor- ney, ia a particular friend of Condit, tho preseat Supervisor, and Caldwell wants to bethe next. The Trustees, however, do not like to see @ man whip auother over two other shoulders, and accordingly treated the move ag it deserved, and adjourned for two weeks. ‘The saloon-keepers held » meating in Oswald's Hall Thureday ovening, for the purpose of con- sidering their policy during the coming elections. Soveral herangnes were delivered, and the prevalence of temperance principles deplored. ar meet again Thursday evening in the Town- Tae concert given in the Halsted Street Bap- tist Church Tuesday evening was 2 success. Tho Management Was under the care of Miss Nelli. E. Haskins, who deserves credit for the pro- sentation of s very interesting programme. ENGLEWOOD. The Englewood Literary Society met in the old brick school-houge last night. ‘Tne pro- grammo included an essay, some readings, and an interesting debate. The Englewood Amateur Club have changed their name to the Englowood Library Associa- tion, and invite the co-operation of Englewood. ere in their etforts to give Englewood a good cir- culstiug library. A meeting of the Aseociation will be betd Tuesday evening at the residence of Dr.Chamolin to take action on the new constitu. tion and by-laws. .The Englewood Dickens Club played “Tex Nignts in s Bar-Room" to very large audiencea aetteaiay and 2 ‘Thursdsy evenings in the High L901 a 2 acting was well done, re- tleeted credit on the Clab. ae Another of the Fifts-filth Street Club's pleas ant surprises was given to Mr. and Mra. S. 31. Dunnmg Tuesday evening at their residence on Wentworth avenue. ‘There was a large number Present, who thoroughly enjoyed the ovening iu Social games and music, and in partaking of an. ee supper prepared by the ladiea thom- —_— OTHER SUBURBS. : LAKE Vew. The engines at the Water-Works are nesrly ready for uae, and the boilers have been eet ic the most substsatial manner. The connecting link between the inlet pipe and the atreet mains, by way of the works, has beon completed, and very little now remains to bodone. The Town Board has iasued an exhanstive and dotailed or- dinanco for tho regulation of the introduction and use of wator in the town. Ono plomber has already, with an eyo to business, hung out ha Jead-pipe and stop-cocks within the corporate limita, and others will be cordially welcomed, so as to make competition tively. 3fr. Chappel is having some trouble with a portion of tho pipe jaid in the winter, which he was uvabla to got deep enough on account of the water. He ix now engaged in sinking deeper some 400 feet on Halsted’ streot, near Diversey. When the soit Rete somewhat drier ho will’ take holdof and finish tp the Ravenswood section. ‘Dr. Amet, at Wright’s Grove, is having*hie Post-Office neatly fitted up, and israiling off the public from Tacle Sam's domain by a atained Wood aereen, | The dignity of the Government must be maintained, at whatever expense, t ‘The Debating Club, at ita last meeting, dis« guseed the question, “Will Emigration be as Beneticia! to ‘his Country in the Future as im the Past?" Mesera, Hobart and McConnell be- ing inclined to extend Horace Grecley's “Go West" advice to all our European cousins, and: Messrs. Goodwilhe and Parker to limit it to: those already in the promised land. The former geotlemen were decided to have won the case,! and omigration will still goon. The subject for debato Friday is “ Compulaory Education.” ‘The new chapel of the Theological Seminar was dedicated last weok to its legitimate nees by the delivery of Prof. Blackburn's lecture ob Mahomet to an appreciative audionce. ‘This first occupation revealed the fact that tho up- holatering was of the * emergency”. kind, ang that the room still needs carpeting and farnish- ing. ‘There isan opportunity for well-wishers to holp a little and accompliah good results. One lady friend of tho institution bas contrib uted £50 toward the carpet, which will form a good nucleus for farther action of this kind. ‘fhe seminary term will close in sbont fon weeks. Socicty has been rasticating for several weeks, provoked thereto by the advent of Lent, bub ‘will no doubt come to the front again ia time for picnics and other summer amusements. Some of the young iadies have already begun” the inevitable pleasure travel which comes with the first promise of warmer weather, and leaves the young men more or leas to their own eoli- tary company. But that debatiog ciub ia ex~ pected to fill the breach wonderfully this season. ‘DESPLALNES. This town was visited by a wandering band of Indians of the Pottawatomie tribe Thursday. ‘They numbered ten persons, and are undoubt- edly the original ‘ten little Injnus.” ‘Theis ‘business was the noble employment of begring by day and stealing at night. They created ng dittlo excitement among the citizens. ‘The German Lutheran Church at Northfield, which is under charge of Mr. Detzer, of thi place, bas decided to build an edifice in which ta hold its mectingy. Ita dimensions are to be 40%. G2 feet, and it will cost $1,770. Mr. Detzer will continuo as pastor. Tho party which was given by Mra. E. A. ‘Thomas on the evemng of thé 3d inst. was a Pleasant affair. During tho evening the company were favored with somo fine music from Missea Keeler and Detzer. Miss Keelar, assisted by ‘Mr. Bennet, rendered soveral duets in exccllont taste. Miss Detzer sang a number of German home sony, the sotiment of which were very fire. George's Light Orchestra was Present, and quitted itself harmoniously. *« Wright's Waltz was executed in a truly artistic manoer, gaining rapturous applause. Supper was served at 1h o'clock, and waa all that could be desized. The company lingered in social converse until tho ciock held its hands up in amazemat, when the guests bid the genial host and hostees a reluc- tant good-night. Among the number present were Mr. and Mrs, E, M. Thomas of Arlington Heights, Mr. and Mrz, C. E. Bennot, Alisa Keeler of Boston, Mies Ciara Jofferson. Misa Detzer, Mewsrs. J. Coone, Stiles, A. 11. Jones, W. Jouos, Detzer, Dr. May, and George. Mr. E. C. Poole, the ratlroad agent at this plac is about to be removed to the General Otiicé of the Nortuvestern Railroad Company ia Chicago. In the departure of Mr. Poole the town will miss. a gentleman of culture, and one who thoroughly understands the art of pleasing the Railroad Company and its patross. A young man from Harvard is to saprly his piace. 4 Mr. Cittle and family will remove to their new home in Prentice, in this State, the preacat week. Mr. C. and bis accomplished wife leave many frieuds hero who will keep their momory green aud the many social occasions that they graced with their presence. Sirs. Tillotson, of Towa, arrived bere on tha Sd iast., visiting friends. Mr. Fred Talcott teft on the 2d for his new home in Miancapolis, Sftau. IRVING PARK. ‘Tho birthday surprae-party tendered to Miss Beca Rodgers Monday evening was aa pleaeant a itwas unexpected to the fair recipiont. A number of her young friends, by previous sp- pointment between themselves, met at her hema that evening and celebrated the zuspicions event ia such o pleasant manner, the young hoatess will ever rerasmver it. Severalelegant and couse dy presents of which sho was made tho recipient will also sctvo to romind her in future years of the dsy and the warm friends who honored ir. At a weasonable bour, refreshments were served, after which dancing and games occupied the time and attention of all untul a late hour. Prominent among those present were Miesed Nettie Kenton, Emma Brown. Brosia Kace, Lultt Merchant, Minnie Paige, Mattie Siiles, the Misses Swartz, Megers. C. H. Race, Join Deacon. W. P. Brown, W. Dewey, A. S. Race, and C. MM. Rogers. ‘Tho literary society heid ita regular meeting ‘Thursday ovening az tho residence of Br. C."% Race. This larze and elegant mansion was beautifully decorated with evergreens aud living vines rouning from floor to ceiling, while rare flowers were scattered in rich profasion throngh the drawing-rooms. Tho honse was crowded with an appreciative audience, and the enter- tainment was pronounced by allone of tke beat of the wezson. ‘The following is the progratome for the evening: Piano so1o, ‘+ Monnatain Stream,” by Miss Neltio Fenton; coming song, H. E. Wooley: reading by C. H. Talmago; vo- cal duet, Mrs. Nowlan and Mrs. Newland ; io solo, Mrs. Chamberlin; essay, by Prof. Ed- wards ; vocal duet, Mra. Newland and Bfr. Tal- mage; reading, by E. Chamberlin. The musi- cal parc of the programme was especially fine. ‘The piano solo by Misa Fenton was played with much expression and feeling, and received tho heartiest applause. The two yocal duets wero tluely rendered and warmly encored. Tho piano solo in the second part by Mru. Chamberlin, was well calculated to display ner powers of: execu- tion, and her musical reputation was in no wise dimmed by her performance on this occasion. ‘Tho piece was skillfolly and brilliantly exc- ented. ‘WINNETEA. Winnetks, with s titerary club and three read~ ing clabs, was not happy until [ist week, ‘when an old-fashioned sewing-society was organized, leaving nothing more to be desired. Although this suburb is one of the highest and moat healthy in Cook County, the death of a fow children bas ehown the necessity of a cemotery, anda petition to the Council to that effect is being generally signed. Tho trains are oot al- convenient to Rosebill. “Biatop McLarea will preach at Memorial Church ‘Tueaday evening of this week. A gout attendance may bo expected. ‘The ‘Social Reeding Clab” met at. the resi- dence of Mr. Baker, Friday evening. Tne pro- gramme was as excellent as usual. Such is the interest in this Crab that it is necessary to eelect, the largest house in the village for its meetings, and Winnetka can 20 lopger be called an unso- ciable place.